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This is a fundamental course to take as a CE because it provides basics in order to attain proper ethical perspective into all branches of the veterinary medicine.

Dr niamh coughlan (4 Feb 2018)

While the subject matter is interesting, the presentation was a times very dull and uninspired, utilizing some of the scenario type questions from the exam in the presentation might help with engagement.
Likewise the exam at the end was very repetitive and was not a stimulating exercise.

Ms Christine Glasheen (3 Dec 2016)

I've taken ethics classes in other settings and this was an interesting companion to those as it relates to the practice of Veterinary Medicine.

I would like to...

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Description

A presentation on the applications of contemporary ethical theories to everyday verinary practice.

Objectives

Objectives

-Be able to describe the term "Ethics"
- Be able to differenciate between the branches of ethics
-Be able to evaluate ethical issues concerning animal use using Rollin's Conceptual Map or other ethical frameworks.
-Be able to discuss the applications of contemporary ethical theories to everyday verinary practice.

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User Reviews(14)

This is a fundamental course to take as a CE because it provides basics in order to attain proper ethical perspective into all branches of the veterinary medicine.

Dr niamh coughlan (4 Feb 2018)

While the subject matter is interesting, the presentation was a times very dull and uninspired, utilizing some of the scenario type questions from the exam in the presentation might help with engagement.
Likewise the exam at the end was very repetitive and was not a stimulating exercise.

Ms Christine Glasheen (3 Dec 2016)

I've taken ethics classes in other settings and this was an interesting companion to those as it relates to the practice of Veterinary Medicine.

Colm Ó Muireagáin (25 Jul 2018)

Thought provoking at any rate.

Aine Hurley (25 Jul 2017)

This was rectified very quickly. thank you.

Miss Melissa Dunne RVN (24 Jan 2018)

very interesting and educational

Dr Tomas O'Donoghue BVMed Sci BVM BVS (23 May 2018)

A good, practical introduction to ethics.

James Cox Knightly (23 Jul 2017)

I cannot open the e-learning session - it won't load, what is the problem ?

Rosemary Gibson (21 Jul 2018)

thought provoking material

Mrs Amy Murphy (19 Jan 2017)

It was a good read but the test was confusing.

Cindy Ross (15 Jun 2017)

I have tried opening this e-learning session, but was unsuccessful... Is there any other way to open this? I have already completed the Concepts of Animal Welfare session which worked perfectly.
Please help

Mrs Leanne Sheridan (13 Nov 2017)

I've also been unable to access this session on three different computers. HELP

Mrs Nichola Ratty RVN (13 Jun 2018)

I found that both the course I watched and the exam questions combined with my notes helped me retain and understand the topic very well, I feel I gained a good understanding after completing both course and exam!

Miss Mallory Lamb CVT (12 Nov 2016)

A number of the questions were confusingly worded. Also, I felt as though the questions confused my understanding of the lecture.